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Overview |
Emerson | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #183 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $48,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $48,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $16,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $40,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $25,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 97% |
Admission |
Emerson | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 8,900 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 6,124 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1163/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 20, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Emerson | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Bryant University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emerson College is larger than than Bryant University based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 3,536 students)
Emerson vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Bryant University?
- Emerson College is 8% more expensive to attend than Bryant University for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $48,432.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at Emerson than Bryant University ($52,288.00 vs. $48,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bryant University than Emerson ($40,361 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bryant University are 18.1% lower than costs at Emerson College ($16,534 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryant University than Emerson College (97% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryant University students is 5.2% larger than aid received Emerson College ($25,615 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or Emerson .
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Bryant University (3.43)
- Bryant University has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Bryant University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Bryant University and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Bryant University (81% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $24,300 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryant University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Bryant University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/